Back in Iowa!!

It's 2:00 and I just talked to Megan...she and Greg just crossed into Iowa!! They will be at his parents in about an hour and stay the night there. Thanks again, Jesus, for another safe trip! They had some rain along the way and just a few flurries...otherwise clear sailing!
In other good news, the Red River crest projection has been lowered for Grand Forks. That's good news for now, but there is still a lot of snow and water to get rid of!
We've had a quiet day home. I did some cleaning and laundry and got caught up on some other odds and ends. I put a roast in the crock pot for supper and I'm baking an angel food cake to go with the strawberries I got at the store.
It's pretty nice out today, but cold is forecasted for the rest of the week. We went to a very nice wedding in Des Moines yesterday and had a great time. The pastor knew both the bride and groom really well, and the ceremony was very nice and personal. The important thing is everybody said "I do"!

Thought for the day

We saw a friend at the store today who we haven't seen in a long time, and the conversation made me realize how blessed I am. In the last year and a half she's had 2 major health issues and is facing an upcoming surgery as well. Two of her three children have moved far away...one is estranged from her completely right now. She and her husband have split up. Yet she chooses to see God's hand and is waiting for "all the pieces to finish coming together". Lord, help us each to believe in the midst of any circumstance that You are at work and will bring us through to a good end.

Welcome to the Clan, Annie

The house is almost quiet. Jon and Kelli left Bailey with us till some time tomorrow while they are in Omaha. She looked all around the house for them when I came home for work then decided if they aren't here she just as well lay down. Every once in a while she has to get up and make sure we're both still here and lick our hands then she's ready for another nap. Megan will go to Winfield tonight and stay there till Monday morning for Christmas with Greg's family. We wish them all a great time together. Jon and Kelli and girls will head to his grandparents tomorrow (with Bailey) then go home on Sunday. Megan will be back here late Monday night. The big news for today is that there is a new puppy at Trever and Tabbi's house. Her name is Annie and she is a real doll. I'll put some pix up soon. Jon is taking calls for the weekend for one of the other guys, so we don't have any other real plans...except for laundry, cleaning, and starting to put things away again.

Thought for the day

I'm just feeling very blessed. We had such a great time with our family all here yesterday. My mom even joined us for a few hours. The grandkids were so excited to see each other...they hadn't been together since August...that they really had fun. Of course they were a little impatient to open presents after eating, but when they had to wait a little longer they ran off happily playing and laughing. They are such a fun age and it even seems magical to watch it all with them. We have to stay like children and keep that wonder, innocence, and joy in the midst of waiting, expecting, delays, enjoying the moment for what it is, and playing and laughing together. I'm at a loss for how to put into words just what I'm feeling, but I know I don't want to lose it, so I hope this becomes clearer in the coming days.